I stayed in Nagoya last summer & there were loads of TEFLs there. Its bigger than it may 1st seem. I stayed in a hostel, that was in the lonely planet- I cant remember off hand what it was called, but ill check over the next few days and get back to you.

Their is a capsule hotel, but it only lets men in. (tsk)

If your there in the summer, the Sumo champs are hosted ther. Def woth a look!!

In Japan, business hotels come aplenty around the city's main train station. These are basic [but clean and decent] and 'cheap' [by Japanese standards!], usually around 5000-6000 yen a night. The ones situated really close to the station cost a bit more than the ones down side streets a couple of blocks away (and also behind the station's main side).

I've...uh, done research at the bookstore using the Lonely Planet. All of the places I've called are full! I'm going back to the bookstore for more phone numbers in 15 minutes. I'm concerned because my plane arrives in Nagoya at 8:30 and I'm a little nervous. I really don't want to pay 10000+ yen for a room.

Walking around the train station seems like the best bet right now if none of my phone calls pan out this afternoon. It sounds likely I'll find something there.

Well, tonight I must've walked into 8923489 hotels in the area around the train station and I found ZERO available rooms. I spent 1.5 hours pounding the pavement. Luckily, I found basically the best PC bang ever. I've got a private cubicle with a locking door, reclining chair, a TV, PS2, and of course Internet access. It's quiet, even. I'm about to set my alarm and drift off into Sapporo-induced sleep. According to my bill, it's only 1764 yen until 7am. Perfect!

Well, tonight I must've walked into 8923489 hotels in the area around the train station and I found ZERO available rooms. I spent 1.5 hours pounding the pavement. Luckily, I found basically the best PC bang ever. I've got a private cubicle with a locking door, reclining chair, a TV, PS2, and of course Internet access. It's quiet, even. I'm about to set my alarm and drift off into Sapporo-induced sleep. According to my bill, it's only 1764 yen until 7am. Perfect!

Sure beats sitting around the train station all night.

Nice! I honestly didn't think these existed in Japan - maybe I never looked hard enough for Internet cafes when I was there.